Distance
3.0 mi to summit
6.2 mi total
Elevation
3,680 ft start
5,788 ft max
Vertical
2,052 ft gain
Time
1 hr 51 min to summit
3 hr 48 min total
After speaking with Paula, I found out that the second trail to Black Mountain had been completed (probably a long time ago, but I never knew). Amber loves Black Mountain, so we decided to give this new trail a go. It is very similar in difficulty to the original trail, but is a little difficult to follow in places. It would make a nice loop to go up one and down the other. Weather was cold and windy on the way up, but otherwise enjoyable.